The first salmon of the 2026 season has been reported by the Garrison & Lough Melvin Anglers Association, caught on the lake’s opening day, Sunday, February 1st. The 7lb fish was landed by Sean Maguire shortly after lunchtime while trolling a Yellow Belly minnow along Flanagan’s Shore. The salmon was sea-liced, showing it was fresh in from the sea. Congrats to Sean on being the first to land a salmon in 2026! 👏👏👏
